Franklin County COVID-19 Update: March 28
March 28, 2020
FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER
COVID-19 UPDATE
Malone, NY – Franklin County Emergency Operation Center is reporting that as of this release there are 5 individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Franklin County. There are an additional 34 individuals quarantined/isolated awaiting test results and 79 tests that have been returned negative. The 5 confirmed cases are all residents of Franklin County, are under quarantine and remain at home. The Franklin County Department of Public Health is conducting follow up investigations to determine where and when these people may have been exposed and where and who they may have come in contact with recently. The result of these investigations will lead to additional quarantines and isolations. These positive tests, quarantines and isolations are present all throughout Franklin County. Everyone should assume COVID-19 is in their community and stay home, avoid contact with others and practice the recommended sanitary procedures and social distancing. There is no doubt that there will be an increase in positive tests and quarantines. The best way to avoid contracting COVID -19 is to reduce contact with other people and stay home. Practice social distancing anytime you are away from home and travel only for essential items. Reduce contact with others as much as possible.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Avoid physical contact like handshakes and hugs
Abstain from unnecessary trave
Only go out for essential services
Stay six feet or more away from others
Don’t gather in groups
Information regarding COVID-19, request general services or to volunteer please contact the Franklin County Emergency Services COVID-19 Hotline – 518-481-1111 or email eoccallcenter@franklincony.org.
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